Updating and Maintaining Your FiveM Server with txAdmin

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to efficiently update and maintain your FiveM server using txAdmin. This guide covers backing up your server, updating resources, managing configuration files, and scheduling regular maintenance—all critical for keeping your GTA V roleplay environment running smoothly. 🚀

📌 Prerequisites

• A FiveM server purchased at VolticHost.com

• Pre-installed FiveM with txAdmin (provided automatically with your purchase)

• Basic knowledge of server administration and file management

• Your txAdmin login credentials and access to the File Manager

1️⃣ First Step - Creating a Backup Before Updating

1. Log in to txAdmin:

   • Access txAdmin using the URL provided by VolticHost and sign in with your credentials.

2. Navigate to the Backups Section:

   • In txAdmin, locate the Backups tab where you can create a snapshot of your current server configuration and resource files.

3. Create a New Backup:

   • Click Create Backup, provide a descriptive name (e.g., "Pre-Update Backup - [Date]"), and confirm.

4. Verify Backup Completion:

   • Ensure the backup process completes successfully. This backup will allow you to restore your server if something goes wrong during the update.

✅ Backup created successfully!

2️⃣ Next Step - Updating Your Server Resources and Configuration

1. Access the File Manager:

   • Navigate to the File Manager in txAdmin and open your server’s directory.

2. Review Resource Files:

   • Check the /resources/ directory for any outdated or modified resources you want to update. Upload new resource versions if available.

3. Edit Configuration Files:

   • Open the server.cfg file to update settings if needed (e.g., new resource startup commands, performance tweaks). For example:

   sv_hostname "My Updated FiveM Server"
   sv_maxclients 64
   rcon_password "your_secure_password"
   start essentialmode
   start new_resource
   

4. Save All Changes:

   • Ensure all updated files are saved properly in the File Manager.

✅ Resources and configuration files updated successfully!

3️⃣ Next Step - Restarting the Server to Apply Updates

1. Return to the txAdmin Dashboard:

   • Once updates are complete, head back to the main dashboard.

2. Restart the Server:

   • Click the Restart Server button. txAdmin will shut down and boot your server with the new updates.

3. Monitor the Startup Process:

   • Watch the live logs to check for any errors or warnings during startup. Ensure that all resources load correctly.

✅ Server restarted and running with updated configurations!

4️⃣ Next Step - Scheduling Regular Maintenance

1. Set Up Automated Backups:

   • In txAdmin, configure a backup schedule (daily or weekly) to automatically secure your server’s state.

2. Schedule Automated Restarts:

   • Use the maintenance or scheduler feature to plan regular server restarts during low-traffic periods. This helps clear temporary data and improves performance.

3. Configure Alert Notifications:

   • Set up notifications (via webhooks or email) to alert you of critical issues such as high CPU usage or resource failures.

✅ Regular maintenance and automated tasks configured successfully!

🎉 Conclusion

You have now successfully updated and maintained your FiveM server using txAdmin! By creating backups, updating resources, restarting the server, and scheduling maintenance tasks, your server will remain stable and responsive—providing a smooth and immersive roleplay experience. 🚀

For further assistance or troubleshooting, contact VolticHost Support.